Feasibility of progressive knee-extension strength training using ankle weight cuffs in patients hospitalized with COPD for acute exacerbation

L. M. Kofod, M. DØssing, J. Steentoft, M. Tange Kristensen (Frederikssund, Hvidovre, Denmark)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Exercise, physiotherapy techniques and assessment in COPD
Session: Exercise, physiotherapy techniques and assessment in COPD
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3164
Disease area: Airway diseases

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